The GEO Group

ASSISTANT FACILITY DIRECTOR

The GEO Group$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years related experience, including 1 year in a supervisory role, or a Bachelor's degree with 1 year of supervisory experience.
  • Familiarity with current management and correctional practices.
  • Strong report writing skills in English, with precise grammar usage.
  • Skills in delegation, planning, motivation, control, scheduling, and training.
  • Proficiency in computers and relevant software used within the department.

Responsibilities

  • Assign residents to Case Managers for program service delivery in alignment with contracts.
  • Conduct on-the-job training to ensure staff meet job standards.
  • Monitor logs for accurate activity documentation; prepare monthly reports for the Facility Director.
  • Oversee resident financial transactions for compliance and accuracy.
  • Lead weekly Case Manager meetings and monthly resident file reviews to ensure program adherence.
  • Stand in for the Facility Director as needed, assuming their responsibilities.
  • Schedule line staff to ensure coverage meets contractual obligations while minimizing overtime.

Benefits

  • Emphasis on employee wellbeing encompassing physical, emotional, and financial health.
  • Comprehensive benefits designed to support employees in their roles.
  • Recognition and honor in contributing to the leader in evidence-based rehabilitation.
Full Job Description
Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:
  • We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
  • Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary

This position implements and maintains operating procedures and provides direct supervision to the administrative and line staff of the facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assigns residents to Case Managers so that each resident receives program services defined by contract.
  • Conducts on-the-job training so that staff is able to perform to job standards.
  • Checks logs to ensure that activities have occurred and that the necessary information is recorded thoroughly and correctly. Prepares monthly written report for Facility Director.
  • Monitors all resident financial transactions to ensure accuracy and that residents comply with contract and program requirements.
  • Conduct weekly Case Manager meetings and reviews resident files with Case Managers monthly to ensure program plans and weekly discussion and other services are in compliance with the contract.
  • Assumes duties and role of Facility Director in his/her absence.
  • Schedules line staff employees to ensure all shifts are adequately covered and meet contract requirements, keeping overtime at a minimum.
  • May conduct employment interviews in accordance with Director of Human Resources procedures. May either recommend candidates or make final selection, as designated by Facility Director.
  • Provides leadership to peer or lower-classified employees through the assignment of work, monitoring of progress, review of results, and technical instruction or training. Prepare performance evaluations on or before the due date.
  • Monitors and supervise all facility food service, when appropriate, for contract compliance, special diets and complaint resolution.
  • Schedules, supervises (and may conduct) the following to maintain control and security of residents and facility: pat-downs, urinalyses, shakedowns, counts, breath tests, and community verifications.
  • Be familiar with Employee Handbook, the Statement of Work, Facility Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, and Facility Policies and Procedures Manual in order to fairly and consistently administer policies and procedures to staff and residents.
  • Participates in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations regarding the facility, residents and staff relations to identify and solve problems and function as a unified team.
  • Maintains confidentiality obtained through job duties regarding employees, vendors, residents, and outside agencies so that sensitive information is only given on a "need to know" basis.
  • Complies with company policies and work rules as described in the company Employee Handbook, the Statement of Work, and the Facility Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • Adheres to attendance policies and is available to work any shifts or work overtime to ensure adequate coverage of the program and to ensure the safety and security of the residents.
  • Complies with facility safety rules and takes appropriate corrective action to ensure work is performed in a safe manner and without injury to self or others.
  • Communicates effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit and a sense of cooperation.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent with five (5) years related experience with one of which must be in a supervisory capacity or Bachelor's degree one (1) year of supervisory experience in a related field.
  • Knowledge of current management techniques. Familiar with correctional system, current correctional practices.
  • Write clear reports in English, using correct grammar. Able to delegate, plan, motivate, control, schedule and train; effectively interface with residents and staff.
  • Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.

About The GEO Group

The GEO Group, Inc. is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, leasing and management of correctional, detention and re-entry facilities and the provision of community-based services and youth services in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The company operates more than 120 facilities with approximately 93,000 beds. The GEO Group's customers include federal, state, and local government agencies as well as international agencies. The company has been the subject of controversy over allegations of human rights abuses and poor conditions in its facilities.
Learn more about The GEO Group
Size
15,800 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$113 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+0.7%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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